Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 362 Yes, I am the Jade Cauldron Immortal

The riddle posed by this uninvited guest may seem easy to guess, but it's actually quite difficult.

Fortunately, I am well-versed in the Investiture of the Gods... Guiguzi, fanning himself with a feather fan, smiled and looked even more unfathomable.

The young man's expression didn't change upon hearing this, but his narrow eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Guiguzi, his deep gaze seemingly trying to see through Guiguzi inside and out.

The gaze was sharp, but Guiguzi remained calm and composed, ignoring the other's deep gaze and smiling as he met the young man's eyes.

Besides recognizing that I am a clone, what else can you tell?
Of course, he also noticed something under his careful observation: after hearing his words, a hint of surprise flashed in the other person's eyes.

"What is Mr. Guigu saying? I don't understand at all," the young man said with a smile.

I'll just watch you pretend with me... Guiguzi smiled without saying a word, simply fanning himself with his feather fan and quietly watching the other person.

The two smiled at each other without saying a word, yet it seemed as if they had said everything.

It was as if everything was understood without words.

His smile told me he knew who I was... The young man's smile remained unchanged, but his gaze sharpened, revealing that he was not at peace.

But did he really see it or was he just pretending?
His eyes told me that he had already figured out who I was... Guiguzi's smile remained unchanged.

The young man suddenly stood up, feigning ease, cupped his hands, and smiled, "Very well, since Mr. Guigu cannot help me with my matter, I will not bother you any longer and will take my leave."

Guiguzi waved his feather fan, pointed outwards, smiled, and nodded: "Fellow Daoist Kong, please make yourself at home. Please forgive this old man for not seeing you off any further."

Kong… The young man’s pupils twitched, but his expression remained perfectly composed, showing no change. He nodded slightly, turned around, the smile on his face vanished, and he walked out of the thatched hut with a thoughtful look on his face.

If he previously thought the other party was bluffing, then the mention of the character "孔" (Kong) confirmed that this person had clearly seen through his true nature.

But he still knew nothing about this Guiguzi, so who exactly was this person?

The young man had some doubts, but apart from realizing that the other party was just a clone, he couldn't see anything else.

I bet you'll turn back within ten steps... Guiguzi stared at the young man's back with an unchanged smile, but the feather fan in his hand seemed to be counting something.

As the young man left the thatched hut and was about to step down the third step, he paused and stopped.

Guigu's smile brightened as he looked down at the feather fan in his hand.

I have to say, having this piece of equipment really gave me that feeling of being in complete control, and it really did come right away.

The young man stopped without hesitation, turned around and went back into the thatched hut. He saw Guiguzi calmly smiling and looking at him, as if he had expected all of this.

The young man stared at Guigu, then suddenly sighed and bowed respectfully to him.

"Alas, why have you returned, fellow Daoist?"

Guiguzi looked surprised and asked knowingly, "What is the purpose of this grand ceremony?"

"This bow is to apologize for my previous overconfidence and misjudgment of you, sir."

The young man sighed and said, "I never imagined that there would be such a reclusive and extraordinary person as you in this world. Please do not be offended."

"No wonder, no wonder. I'm not some extraordinary person. I'm just a country bumpkin."

Guiguzi cupped his hands and smiled, "The arrival of the Son of Phoenix today truly brings honor to my humble abode. It is also a great pleasure to get to know you, fellow Daoist. It is a pity that my place is simple and I have no wine, otherwise I would definitely drink three hundred cups with you."

"Sir, you actually know me?"

The young man sat down opposite him, his eyes filled with undisguised surprise, and his tone unconsciously carried a hint of respect.

When he arrived, he thought that this Master Guigu would have some skill, but not too much, so he didn't take him seriously at all.

He only came here to use the other party's relationship with Wen Zhong and others to enter the Shang Dynasty court for easier future actions.

But after he was seen through by the mortals and could not see through the other party, he looked at the old man holding the feather fan in front of him and felt that he was unfathomable.

Could it be an avatar left behind by some old monster?
Even though Kong Xuan had an extraordinary background, profound cultivation, and few rivals in the world, he couldn't help but feel uneasy at this moment.

He reached into his sleeve and took out two jade bottles, saying, "If you'd like some, sir, I have some here."

"Then thank you very much for your gift, fellow Daoist! Hahaha!"

Guiguzi smiled and gently waved his feather fan towards the ground. Two feathers fell to the ground and transformed into two children.

One boy stepped forward, took the jade bottle, and placed it in front of Guiguzi, while another came to Kong Xuan's side to wait and serve.

“This method…” Kong Xuan’s eyes flashed, a hint of helplessness in them.

Well, it's a very ordinary spell, and I still can't tell where the opponent came from.

"Fellow Daoist, please!" Guiguzi raised a jade bottle, and Kong Xuan also raised his bottle. The two faced each other from a distance and then took a sip.

Guiguzi immediately showed his delight: "Good, good, good! Fellow Daoist is really generous and has brought out some good stuff."

The moment the contents of this bottle enter the mouth, the fragrance of countless immortal flowers and fresh fruits bursts forth, transforming into endless spiritual energy that flows down the throat and through the limbs and bones, bursting forth from the orifices.

"You flatter me, sir. More than that, I'd like to know who you are," Kong Xuan asked.

Although he had left behind a considerable fearsome reputation in the prehistoric world, that was all during his youthful and impetuous days.

Guiguzi smiled meaningfully and said, "Fellow Daoist, do you wish to know my origins?"

Kong Xuan nodded earnestly: "Exactly!"

He really wanted to know which ancient being the guy in front of him was.

Guiguzi coughed lightly and waved his feather fan repeatedly, setting up more than ten barriers around him to isolate him from everything outside.

This scene made Kong Xuan's expression turn strange.

Only after doing all this did Guigu smile and transmit his voice to Kong Xuan, saying, "Brother Kong Xuan, do you recognize my Kunlun Jade Cauldron?"

After much deliberation, he decided to reveal this disguise to Kong Xuan.

Firstly, Kong Xuan is powerful enough and also a guarantor of merchants; they might have some kind of cooperation in the future—no, they definitely will. Therefore, he must show his sincerity in their relationship.

Secondly, when he swept through Guigu, the Western Sect's Da Shi Zhi was by his side. Once Guigu's reputation grew, the Western Sect would immediately recognize him.

Therefore, this pseudonym can only serve as a hermit, observing the changes in the world from a god-like perspective and giving some hints to those who come seeking guidance.

"Kunlun Jade Cauldron? Could you be... Jade Cauldron Immortal?"

Upon hearing Guiguzi's true identity, Kong Xuan was shocked and filled with disbelief.

"That's right, I am Jade Cauldron Immortal!"

Guiguzi lightly raised his feather fan and smiled, "What, is this answer so unexpected, fellow Daoist?"

"To be honest, I never expected, I really never expected that Mr. Guigu would actually be..." Kong Xuan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

To be honest, he had almost considered all the older generation of beings, but he never expected it to be Master Yu Ding of Yu Xu Palace.

His parents were of the same generation as Yuanshi Tianzun, so in terms of seniority, he and the Twelve Immortals, including Yuding Zhenren, were of the same generation.

However, he had never had any dealings with the Twelve Immortals of Jade Void, only having heard of their names.

As far as he knew, the twelve disciples under the Primordial Celestial Venerable had been unable to eliminate the Three Corpses for a long time, and none of them had attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

He had already entered the Great Luo realm and attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

Then today, despite his deliberate concealment as a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, a Golden Immortal who had not yet attained Grand Luo status not only saw through his disguise but also discovered his background...

Honestly, even if this Guiguzi claimed to be some great immortal instead of a sage, Kong Xuan wouldn't be surprised.

But a powerful being who had not severed his three corpses... he couldn't help but be shocked.

I was shocked, but also a little disappointed.

Guiguzi smiled slightly: "It seems my identity has disappointed Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan somewhat?"

"To be honest, a little bit."

Kong Xuan readily admitted it, but then added, "But I also know that you could have chosen not to reveal your identity."

"Haha, that's right. I could have kept quiet, but I did anyway. Do you know why?" Guiguzi laughed.

Kong Xuan paused for a moment, then honestly replied, "I don't know."

He truly didn't know why Yu Ding had revealed his identity from the outside world to him.

After all, they were not related before, and Yu Ding really had no reason to reveal his identity to him.

Guiguzi said earnestly, "Because the essence of friendship lies in sincerity and openness, and I sincerely wish to be your friend."

"Become my friend?"

Kong Xuan was taken aback again, looking at the jade cauldron with some surprise, as if he was wondering if Guiguzi was joking.

“Not bad, what do you think, my friend?” Yu Ding asked earnestly.

Kong Xuan said with a strange expression, "I...I don't have any problem, but I've heard that your sect has very strict rules. Is it really okay for you and me to associate with each other?"

"The so-called strict discipline is nothing more than that... I will tell you the inside story later."

Guiguzi's lips twitched slightly as he changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, fellow Daoist, you came to me today saying you wanted to join the Shang Dynasty. Could it be that you wish to protect the Shang Dynasty's empire?"

Sigh, another day that Jade Void Palace and Master's reputation have been damaged.

Of course, this is true, after all, his master did express his disdain for those born from eggs and covered in fur, but in a way, the disciples of Biyou Palace also have to bear some responsibility.

This matter dates back to when the Three Pure Ones were one family, and they each chose their own disciples in Kunlun Mountain.

As the saying goes: Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, treating the people like straw dogs. This means that in the eyes of Heaven, Earth, and the sage, all things and people are treated equally, without prejudice, and are no different from straw dogs.

Everyone knows that senior brother's philosophy: education should be provided to all without discrimination. Anyone who comes to become a disciple is accepted without exception.

As a result, the people who came to seek apprenticeship were a mixed bag, with good and bad personalities, some mature and steady, others brave and aggressive...

This quickly turned the Sanqing Temple into a chaotic and disorderly place.

This caused his master to lose his temper and start cursing, but even after he did, Biyou and his gang couldn't stand it.

You're just a senior apprentice, not my master, so what right do you have to scold and discipline us?

They went to their senior uncle to complain, but the senior uncle wasn't happy about it either.

Yes, you just need to manage your apprentices. I have my own teaching methods. Why should you manage my apprentices?

As the conflict grew, the brotherhood that had lasted for countless years was worn away in a short time, and they hastily separated.

It was after this incident that his master's prejudice against these non-human beings grew stronger.

Even after attaining sainthood and achieving the Primordial Chaos Realm, he still harbored this prejudice, which shows how much those guys annoyed his master back then.

Kong Xuan's expression changed slightly as he glanced at Guiguzi, seemingly hesitant.

“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to hesitate. If it’s inconvenient to say, then don’t,” Guiguzi said with a smile.

He also planned to take Kong Xuan to the Nuwa Palace for a stroll first.

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan no longer hesitated and said, "Fellow Daoist is right. The most valuable qualities of friends are sincerity and openness. If a friend treats me with sincerity, how can I not hide anything from him? What you said... is correct."

PS: By the way, I'm back from my tribulation. I owe one chapter this week, which is 4,000 words, totaling 28,000 words. I'll try to make up for it this month and finish this book as soon as possible.

I survived another ordeal, but alas, I came back alive.

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